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Access to it all near Sun Prairie’s downtown area
Old Village is a mixed-use part of Sun Prairie, a small city about 12 miles northeast of Madison that’s growing fast. It encompasses parts of the classic downtown area, commercial and manufacturing buildings, new developments of condos and apartments with single-family homes along several streets in the northern part of the neighborhood. “It’s kind of commercial,” says Matt Deadman, a Realtor and broker with Real Broker LLC. “There’s a little bit of condo development there. It’s a very traditional downtown with plenty of beautiful original old buildings. There are some single-family homes, too, but not as many.” The neighborhood’s central location gives residents access to city events, parks, shopping and dining. A natural gas explosion in 2018 rocked the area and the city as a whole, leading to the motto "Sun Prairie Strong."
Jimmy the Groundhog takes center stage in Cannery Square
Sun Prairie has two long-running annual events. In winter, a multi-day extravaganza called Frozen Fest leads up to Jimmy the Groundhog’s star turn on Groundhog’s Day, in Cannery Square. “Cannery Square is sort of the town center, even though it’s on the east side,” says Taylor Brown, economic development director for the City of Sun Prairie. “We have an amazing business improvement district that’s been working hard over the past several years.” Sun Prairie has had a Groundhog’s Day event for nearly 80 years.
In summer, attention turns to the Sweet Corn Festival, one of the largest food festivals in Wisconsin. Participants enjoy 80 tons of Wisconsin-grown corn. A weekly farmers market at Cannery Square each Saturday morning offers more fresh Wisconsin produce.
Bank of Sun Prairie Stadium now hosts the Culver’s Isthmus Bowl, a Division-III college football game. “The stadium is getting more notice and use, and it’s absolutely beautiful,” says Colleen Burke, economic development specialist with the City of Sun Prairie. “It holds 4,000 people.”
Families watch in awe during a live ice carving during Frozen Fest in Cannery Square.
Meet huskies and their owners up close at the dog sled demo during Frozen Fest.
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Full Mile Beer Company and Kitchen brews small-batch craft beer
The downtown area of Old Village has shopping and dining options. “We’ve always had a historic downtown,” Brown says. “In the early 2000s, there was lots of manufacturing, but the city invested in developing the area since then since they knew change was coming.” Sal’s Tomato Pies serves gourmet pizzas while Full Mile Beer Company & Kitchen pours its own small-batch beers, including IPAs, light lagers, stouts and English-style ales. Big-box stores, including Target and Costco, are available on Sun Prairie’s west side, about 4 miles from Old Village. Dave’s Guitar Shop sells instruments and performs repairs at its Old Village location. The closest grocery store is Pick ‘n Save, under 2 miles away from anywhere in the neighborhood.
Sal's Tomato Pies is a great family restaurant for pizza and drinks near Old Village.
Old Village residents go to Pick'n Save for any of their grocery needs.
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Older homes with diverse styles and newer condos and apartments
Older single-family homes line the roads between Main and Windsor streets. These come in a wide range of styles, including Craftsman designs, bungalows and Queen Annes. “There are some old houses there. I wouldn’t necessarily say run down, but they are older,” Deadman says. Prices for single-family homes range from $230,000 to $465,000.
The rest of Old Village is a mix of apartment buildings, condos, manufacturing and retail shops and restaurants. Some of this is new development due to Sun Prairie’s recent population growth. The explosion in 2018 led to an outpouring of community support and a chance to meet housing demand. “Out of that tragedy comes growth,” Brown says. “We lost about 15 housing units, but in redeveloping that area after that loss, we’ve now added almost 200 hundred housing units.” Condos cost between $185,000 and $200,000.
There are many homes in the Old Village neighborhood that date back to the early 1900's.
Many homes in Old Village are constructed of brick and siding with gabled roofs.
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Sun Prairie East High partners with Madison College
Much of Old Village is served by Northside Elementary School, which Niche rates a B-minus, though students who live east of Bristol Street and north of Main Street can attend Eastside Elementary, which scores an A-minus. Patrick Marsh Middle School earns a B and Sun Prairie East High School gets an A. East High offers AP courses and college credit options via a partnership with Madison College.
Eastside Elementary School excels in academics with an overall A- rating on Niche.
Sun Prairie East High School is a beautiful campus located just south of downtown Sun Prairie.
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Angell Park and Sheehan Park border the neighborhood
In addition to Cannery Square, which serves as a gathering and event space, Old Village borders two of Sun Prairie’s largest parks: Sheehan Park and the Angell Park complex. At Sheehan, residents can take advantage of sports courts and fields, a playground and hiking trails with wildflowers. The Angell Park complex hosts car races at the Angell Park Speedway and the Sun Prairie Dream Park, which volunteers built and continue to maintain. The Sun Prairie Dog Park is south of the neighborhood on Bird Street.
The skate park at Sheehan Park is great for scooters bikes or skate boards.
The Angell Park Speedway is a great place to see a midget racing event in the warmer months.
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Shops around Cannery Square can be reached on foot
Old Village is walkable, with sidewalks lining the streets, and shops and restaurants surrounding Cannery Square. Downtown Madison is 17 miles southwest on U.S. Highway 151. U.S. Highway 19 connects Sun Prairie to surrounding communities like Waunakee and Interstate 90. Madison buses service Windsor and Main streets. Both the Dane County Regional Airport — 11 miles from Old Village — and UW Health’s East Madison Hospital — about 7 miles away — are reachable by heading toward Madison.
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Parks in this Area
Angell Park
Sun Prairie Dream Park
Sacred Hearts Park
Sheehan Park
Sun Prairie Dog Park
Sun Prairie Family Aquatic Center
Cannery Square
Transit
Airport
Dane County Regional/Truax Field
18 min drive
Bus
W Main & Flint (Eb)
Bus
N Bristol & Windsor (Nb)
Bus
W Main & N Bird (Eb)
Bus
Grove & E Main (Sb)
Bus
N Bristol & E Main (Nb)
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Old Village
US
Homicide
4
4
Sexual Assault
4
4
Assault with Weapon
4
4
Robbery
3
4
Burglary
5
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
5
4
Larceny
6
4
Crime Score
5
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Old Village Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Old Village, Sun Prairie sell after 91 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Old Village, Sun Prairie over the last 12 months is $689,000, up 111% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Rare opportunity to own commercial land in thriving Sun Prairie! 1.62 acres conveniently located near the intersection of Bird St and Linnerud Dr, easy access to Hwy 94, Madison and the Wisconsin Southern Railroad. Amenities include: walking distance to a vibrant downtown, predictable, consistent development review process, and cost-effective water and reliable electricity. Sun Prairie Utilities
Change has come to downtown Sun Prairie, symbolizing a new era in urban living. Vintage in vibe and modern in design, Catalyst on Main is where apartment living has been re-envisioned.Located at the intersection of historic Sun Prairie and right now! Experience the urban revival, where you can step out and enjoy an emerging cosmopolitan area where eclectic meets historic. Downtown Sun
Flexible and short-term lease terms from 1-12 months. Choose from furnished or unfurnished apartments with water, trash, sewer and Wi-Fi included in rent. Pet-friendly.Brand-new, modern and spacious apartments —Firefly, Sunrise, and Angellwing—located in the heart of downtown Sun Prairie.Walkable to local restaurants, shopping and community events, these spacious apartments feature
205 S. Bird Street # 1 Office125, 205 & 245 buildingsRent $1050.00 2 bedrooms only at Bird Apartments$75.00 per month for utilitiesStorage units availableDeposit equals to one month’s rent1 pet per household up to 50 pounds, must be at least 1 year old, no aggressive breeds $50.00 per month
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
2,394
Median Age
35
Population under 18
28.9%
Above the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
19.8%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$40,328
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$66,664
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
96.9%
College Graduates
29%
Advanced Degrees
5.3%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
73.9%
Above the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
37''
Average Winter Low Temperature
12°F
Average Summer High Temperature
82°F
Annual Snowfall
59''
Area Factors
Very Bikeable
Bike Score®
76/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
67/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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